Best combo for staying dry through a rainy night. Dry and wind protected roofing and a hammock to keep you off the ground 👌🏻
Sure enough, the trail turns in to a stream.
https://blossom.primal.net/8b9d1e079308c5000f7c8ba26b83d58785ba191a5b1e7a5daf43f0aab09685dd.mov
Heavy skies after all that heat, woke up to thunder and lightning.
Sudden heat wave came with 34 + C. A reminder that I want to make it to stage 2 mountains before july. Water sources becomes scarce.
Cities are for resupplying. I find sardines to be the best energy to weight food. I do not carry a cooker, so eating cold while on the trail.
https://blossom.primal.net/04dee6b6ea760f9d7eaea2068383a4136c22dc626eb61acee6ad13a8a767a98a.mov
Spent mid day in the shade of Ribeauville
I’m very happy that I brought a hammock, primarily I figured I use it for resting during the day, however I find myself sleeping in it very comfortable, so it’s now my first option for night setup. The sunset relax is top !
https://blossom.primal.net/c0a019a1df7a382472c59590bfaee41a2dec8cb674db222151fb52ea320c2f6c.mov
Mont Sainte-Odile, An extraordinary place. High vibes.
Heading south, GR5 goes all the way to Nice.
All wars are banker wars. WW I & WW II.
https://blossom.primal.net/9efe9fbe043d9acb51b927bbd9322e35dbf75315f8e8ae5d840177b323a1b665.mov
Early morning Temple du Dunon.
https://blossom.primal.net/8725281be7ae1fa22ffacb803e017521a41d7feaedd092ee8c61798b1ea08dca.mov
Tranquille
There is water, and then there is Water. Living energies.
https://blossom.primal.net/2fd778ad367d7d24aa774b902445f922c8e42b6690af41dc900fb3a5023c86e2.mov
The trail is not always obvious.
https://blossom.primal.net/ae9853456412957f17cd94551a01182c512d987c7bf23971715692054aa752fb.mov
Short break at Schneeberg
https://blossom.primal.net/c1672335459ed83af1a818c7ea938bddc77a6f0d538c0b2482d4f8a2f0f56e28.mov
Even if your night’s shelter is uncertain and your goal still far away know that there doesn’t exist a road without an end - don’t be sad
Magnificent 13th century citadel country. Situated on beautiful remote locations, always on a hill top and with stunning views. Very peaceful atmosphere and beautiful stone work. All destroyed by centralised forces in the late 16th century with new technology, the cannon.
https://blossom.primal.net/7c042616eb70357e92ce1c6ad0ed99c96437b7ee246ebab9529a134059564560.mov
On pace for a 90 days finish. That gives me 10 rest days to make it in 100 days, ie mid september.
https://blossom.primal.net/80b9b73d6972ecdfa708b13462944c63cb62300a7c6e013633302485c3070f4a.mov
Shelters and a wood stove just when you need it.
Got to try out all my gear within 24 h. A sub 10 degree night and rain, wet and cold. A good start, it kills off any illusions. One day at a time.
https://blossom.primal.net/cdb0dbfe32789b5d2d31bfa8c8e73bdb03c97025b94899f8df0e46fa08911faf.mov